A quick lesson on the generations of Goldendoodles and Labradoodles.

First Generations: F1

• F1 is a puppy from a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle or a Golden Retriever and a Poodle.
• A Labrador breeds with a Poodle.
• A Golden Retriever breeds with a Poodle

F1B

• F1B is a puppy with a from a F1 and or a Multigenerational parent and a Poodle parent.
• Breeding a F1 Labradoodle to a Poodle
• Breeding a F1 Goldendoodle to a Poodle

F3

• F3 is produced by crossing the F1B or F2 Doodle with another F1B or F2 Doodle.

More Definitions

Multigenerational is a puppy with parents from either Labradoodles or Goldendoodles with 3 or more documented generations.

A multigenerational Australian Labradoodle is a puppy with both parents who are Australian Labradoodles.

Size Categories

• Miniature: The average size for a Miniature Labradoodle is between 14 to 17 inches and 15 to 30 pounds.
• Medium: The Medium Labradoodle should be 18 to 20 inches high for a male and 17 to 21 inches high for a female, with both weighing from 30 to 45 pounds.
• Standard: The Standard Labradoodle should be 22 to 24 inches in height for a male and 21 to 26 inches in height for a female, while both can range in weight from 45 to 65 pounds.